Tag: regulation
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LEO atmospheric pollution from satellites demands new regulations
How serious is atmospheric pollution from satellite reentry? Atmospheric scientists are demanding immediate regulatory action as exotic materials from satellite and rocket hardware increasingly contaminate Earth’s atmosphere through uncontrolled reentry. With Low Earth Orbit (LEO) traffic surging toward 100,000 active satellites by 2030, researchers warn current environmental oversight fails to address long-term atmospheric chemistry impacts.…
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EU Space Act Draft Triggers US Concerns Over Regulatory Overreach
Will the EU Space Act Create New Barriers for Commercial Space Operations? US officials are raising red flags over the European Union’s draft Space Act, viewing the proposed legislation as regulatory overreach that could complicate commercial space operations across the Atlantic. The draft act, currently under development by EU policymakers, aims to create a unified…